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aprimiano · 06-12-2008, 12:31 PM

I was in a parking lot looking for a space and out of the corner of my eye I saw something coming at me. Turns out it was a little car backing into me and I had to lay the bike down at the last second. The elderly guy admitted he was only using his driver's side mirror. Fortunately his insurance is going to pay and nobody got hurt.

Lesson I learned: Be aware of those little cars that hide behind the bigger ones, and don't assume they will actually look behind to see where they're backing up.

willoby61726 · 06-12-2008, 12:46 PM

glad to hear you didnt get hurt and hopefully the bike will be fixed asap.

madmanmaigret · 06-12-2008, 12:52 PM

a guy on the "other" website said it best, when you are in a parking lot your head should look like a sprinkler...... glad you made it out ok.

aprimiano · 06-12-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

a guy on the "other" website said it best, when you are in a parking lot your head should look like a sprinkler...... glad you made it out ok.

That's a great way to think about it or you end up with one of these...

08fz6 · 06-12-2008, 03:17 PM

not just dangerous with bikes they dont see cars or even trains a guy a few years ago here where i live drove into the side of a train.......

aprimiano · 06-14-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 08fz6

not just dangerous with bikes they dont see cars or even trains a guy a few years ago here where i live drove into the side of a train.......

I have nothing against old folks, but maybe they should have to get their eyes checked or have another driver test after a certain age.

VEGASRIDER · 06-14-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aprimiano

I was in a parking lot looking for a space and out of the corner of my eye I saw something coming at me. Turns out it was a little car backing into me and I had to lay the bike down at the last second. The elderly guy admitted he was only using his driver's side mirror. Fortunately his insurance is going to pay and nobody got hurt.

Lesson I learned: Be aware of those little cars that hide behind the bigger ones, and don't assume they will actually look behind to see where they're backing up.

Thats when an upgraded horn louder than the stock one will come in handy, even if the elderly don't have hearing aids. Not sure if you had time to use the horn, but if you had a second or two, it could have saved ya.

bullofspadez · 06-14-2008, 06:24 PM

I drive trucks and i was talking to another guy that used to drive cross country. He told me that you can actually call the cops and give a plate of elderly folks that are driving inaproprietly and they have to be investigated. If they have set number of investigations they get revoked. I have yet to try this, but if it is true I am sure more people would call on the more dangerous situations. Here in NY all you have to do is get any doctor to give an eye exam and you can mail it in to renew(along with $$). So there is very little done about aging minds/reaction times.

damnpoor · 06-14-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bullofspadez

I drive trucks and i was talking to another guy that used to drive cross country. He told me that you can actually call the cops and give a plate of elderly folks that are driving inaproprietly and they have to be investigated. If they have set number of investigations they get revoked.

There should be a non-emergency number for the cops where you can report that stuff. In Cali you can call 1-800-TELL-CHP. They ask for the county you're in and what the problem is, then if there's a cop available nearby they'll send him out to see what's up.

aprimiano · 06-14-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER

Thats when an upgraded horn louder than the stock one will come in handy, even if the elderly don't have hearing aids. Not sure if you had time to use the horn, but if you had a second or two, it could have saved ya.

There was no time but it definitely would have come in handy after I got hit... the guy's car just stayed there pinning the bike. Finally he moved forward after I approached his window. What's unbelievable to me is he said he thought he ran over a soda can.

06-12-2008, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
aprimiano Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas Bike: FZ6 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 Member #2053	Parking lots and the elderly I was in a parking lot looking for a space and out of the corner of my eye I saw something coming at me. Turns out it was a little car backing into me and I had to lay the bike down at the last second. The elderly guy admitted he was only using his driver's side mirror. Fortunately his insurance is going to pay and nobody got hurt. Lesson I learned: Be aware of those little cars that hide behind the bigger ones, and don't assume they will actually look behind to see where they're backing up.

06-12-2008, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
willoby61726 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chenoa, IL Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 63 Rep Power: 4 Member #1534	Re: Parking lots and the elderly glad to hear you didnt get hurt and hopefully the bike will be fixed asap.

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madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: Parking lots and the elderly a guy on the "other" website said it best, when you are in a parking lot your head should look like a sprinkler...... glad you made it out ok. __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

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08fz6 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central New york Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 416 Rep Power: 7 Member #2399	Re: Parking lots and the elderly not just dangerous with bikes they dont see cars or even trains a guy a few years ago here where i live drove into the side of a train....... __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue T-Rex Frame Sliders, LED Integrated Tail Light, Clear Turn Signal Lenses, Rumble Concept Fender Eliminator, RAM GPS Mount, bd43's Headlight wire harness mod, Battery Tender RC Cars: RC10GT & Sportwerks Chaos Daily Driver: 2008 Scion XB Blackberry Crush Jensen VM9022 Double DIN All-In-One 2-10" RockBox Subs 1-Orion 225R Amp Camera: Nikon D40

06-14-2008, 06:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
bullofspadez Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rochester NY Bike: 2005 Blue FZ6 Posts: 72 Rep Power: 3 Member #2349	Re: Parking lots and the elderly I drive trucks and i was talking to another guy that used to drive cross country. He told me that you can actually call the cops and give a plate of elderly folks that are driving inaproprietly and they have to be investigated. If they have set number of investigations they get revoked. I have yet to try this, but if it is true I am sure more people would call on the more dangerous situations. Here in NY all you have to do is get any doctor to give an eye exam and you can mail it in to renew(along with $$). So there is very little done about aging minds/reaction times.

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